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Radford city

Virginia · Public K-12

Radford city, Virginia comes in at 5 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 3,321 students, with a county median household income near $57,348. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Radford city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,321
+1,708 (+106%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 76%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
15%
was 10%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,321
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,348
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.9%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
2
856 students
Middle
1
265 students
High
1
506 students
Combined / other
1
1,694 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Radford City Public Schools
3,321 students · 1 district in Radford city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Radford city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
82%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
15%
Asian
4%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
37.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
23
12.5% under 18

Test scores in Radford city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 4 schools in Radford city ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Radford City VirtualRadfordCombinedKG-121,694·
Radford HighRadfordHigh09-12506·
Belle Heth ElementaryRadfordElementary03-06473·
McHarg ElementaryRadfordElementaryPK-02383·
John N. Dalton IntermediateRadfordMiddle07-08265·

Cities in Radford city

Radford5 schools

About Radford city

In Virginia, Radford city is a low-population county of about 16,726 residents. 5 public schools across the county hosts about 3,321 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,348, about 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 25% below the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Radford city consists of 2 elementary schools (856 students), 1 middle school (265), 1 high school (506), and 1 combined or other schools.

Radford City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,321 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,321 students, rose 106% from the 1,613 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Radford city added 1 school, going from 4 to 5. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 76% to 62%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Radford city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Radford city?
Radford city, Virginia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,321 students.
How many high schools are in Radford city?
Radford city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 506 students.
How many middle schools are in Radford city?
Radford city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 265 students.
How many elementary schools are in Radford city?
Radford city, Virginia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 856 students.
What is the largest school district in Radford city?
Radford City Public Schools is the largest school district in Radford city, serving approximately 3,321 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Radford city?
Radford city, Virginia has a population of approximately 16,726, with a median age of 23. About 12.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Radford city?
Median household income in Radford city is $57,348, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Radford city?
Approximately 37.9% of adults 25 and older in Radford city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Radford city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 77.9% of students in Radford city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Radford city schools?
Across Radford city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data